Book Reviews


[Day Permalink] Monday, October 17, 2005

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Bone of Hobbit-like species uncovered: "Scientists say they have found more bones in an Indonesian cave that offer additional evidence of a second human species -- short and hobbit-like -- that roamed the Earth the same time as modern man."


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The Video iPod: Free Publicity to Die For: "The video iPod is only a part of the revolution in media being brought about by broadband. Broadband is the pipe down which the video downloads are delivered. No industry is unaffected by this revolution in communications, but the media is in its vanguard."


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Podcasters Prepare to Launch Video Era: "Podcasting is on the verge of setting off a video revolution and users of Apple Computer Inc.'s new video iPod can expect a deluge of outspoken commentary, religious sermons and pornography."


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The Microsoft Protection Racket: "Does Microsoft think it is going to get away with charging real money for any sort of add-on, service, or new product that protects clients against flaws in its own operating system? Does the existence of this not constitute an incredible conflict of interest? Why improve the base code when you can sell "protection"?"